Episodes

  • Why Traditional Parenting Advice Fails Neurodivergent Moms (And What Works Instead) ft. Sara Lewis Hartley

    Why Traditional Parenting Advice Fails Neurodivergent Moms (And What Works Instead) ft. Sara Lewis Hartley
    Feb 20 2026

    Traditional parenting advice can sound like: “Be consistent. Stay calm. Try harder.”

    But for neurodivergent moms, that advice often turns into shame—because it was built for compliant nervous systems, not sensory overload, decision fatigue, and brains that don’t do “one size fits all.”

    In this episode, I’m joined by Sara Lewis Hartley, creator of the ALIGN Parenting Method™, to talk about what actually works: connection over perfection, repair that builds trust, and a simple, real-time reset you can run in under 60 seconds.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Why “try harder” parenting burns out neurodivergent moms

    • The mindset shift: connection over correction/perfection

    • How to repair fast (and apologize without the “but…”)

    • A live ALIGN walk-through for a real chaotic moment

    • The truth: you can’t shame your nervous system into safety

    Freebie mentioned: You can download Sara’s free ALIGN Parenting Guide — it’s a simple, connection-first framework to help you respond instead of react when things feel overwhelming.

    Show Notes: https://prynseccebonye.com/blog/podcast-show-notes/why-traditional-parenting-advice-fails-neurodivergent-moms-featuring-sara-lewis-hartley
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Soft Life, Real Bills: Money Stories From a Neurodivergent Mom (Money Shame, Executive Dysfunction, Economic Independence)

    Soft Life, Real Bills: Money Stories From a Neurodivergent Mom (Money Shame, Executive Dysfunction, Economic Independence)
    Feb 9 2026
    Neurodivergent Money Shame: Soft Life, Real BillsIf you’re a neurodivergent (or suspected-ND) mom who wants a softer life but keeps getting body-slammed by real bills, money shame, and a brain that freezes the moment finances come up, this episode is for you. We’re unpacking the neurodivergent money story—how perfectionism turns into procrastination, how time-blindness makes due dates feel like betrayal, how impulsive spending can be self-soothing, and why avoidance isn’t a “character flaw”… it’s often a nervous-system threat response. I’ll share the gentle, low-spoons “soft finance” tools I’m using to rebuild self-trust with money (without hustle culture): a 2-minute two-number check-in, a 10-minute weekly money meeting (inspired by Episode 6’s team-meeting rhythm), and repair scripts you can borrow when guilt tries to take the wheel—so you can build economic independence in a way that actually fits your brain.This episode dives into the neurodivergent money story so many of us carry—especially in autistic and neurodivergent motherhood—where wanting a soft life collides with real bills, money shame, and the daily reality of executive dysfunction. We talk about time blindness, impulsive spending, perfectionism, procrastination, and financial anxiety, not as moral failures but as patterns shaped by money scripts, stress, and nervous system dysregulation. Most of all, we explore “soft finance”: gentle money habits, budgeting approaches that actually fit neurodivergent moms, and practical ways to move from money avoidance to financial self-trust—so economic independence can feel doable, steady, and real.Next steps: Follow Grounded & In Full Color so you never miss an episode, and check the show notes to connect with me on Instagram/Threads/Facebook/TikTok/YouTube/X. If you want deeper support, grab the 4 Wins in 4 Weeks Course: Nap-Time Edition and/or apply for my One-Week Voice Note Support + Reflection Sanctuary ($75 to start).#GroundedInFullColor #NeurodivergentMotherhood #AutisticMom #MoneyShame #ExecutiveDysfunction #SoftLife #NervousSystemRegulationCommunity Membership: ⁠⁠https://prynseccebonye.com/b/the-glowboard-club⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/prynseccebonye⁠⁠Show Notes: https://prynseccebonye.com/blog/podcast-show-notes/a-neurodivergent-money-story-that-builds-self-trust-without-hustleThis episode is brought to you by:​Hungry Root: Grab Dinner Without the Spiral | Browse Hungryroot's wholesome, convenient, and flexible menu! 🍲✅ 30% Off Orders of $99+ Choose Your Own FREE Gift For Life (Affiliate🔗) ⁠⁠⁠https://www.hungryroot.com/⁠⁠⁠​Grove: Restock The Soft Life | A calm home is built on tiny defaults. Grove restocks non-toxic essentials on autopilot—clean swaps, delivered—so you can breathe. 🧼📦 Free shipping with orders $29+ at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.grove.co/⁠⁠⁠​Aires Tech: Calm Your Space | Your environment tugs on your focus. Aires supports “my brain feels buzzy” days—simple help for your space, especially if you’re sensitive. 📱🌿(Referral 🔗) ⁠⁠⁠https://airestech.com⁠⁠⁠​Amazing Marvin: ADHD-Friendly Planning | Productivity isn’t more—it’s less friction on what matters. Amazing Marvin is an ADHD-friendly command center: flexible, customizable, built for real brains. 🧠✨ 14-Day Trial, then $8/month at ⁠⁠⁠https://amazingmarvin.com/⁠⁠⁠​Earth Harbor: Gentle Glow | Skincare should feel like care, not homework. Earth Harbor is gentle + glowy for sensitive skin—use code ‘PRYNSECC’ for savings at ⁠⁠⁠https://earthharbor.com/⁠⁠⁠ 🌊✨
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    18 mins
  • Making Content Between Diapers and Meltdowns: My Parallel-Brain Creator Life (Neurodivergent Mom + Low-Capacity Systems)

    Making Content Between Diapers and Meltdowns: My Parallel-Brain Creator Life (Neurodivergent Mom + Low-Capacity Systems)
    Jan 27 2026
    Make Content With Kids Home: 7 Low-Capacity SystemsIf you’re a mom who wants to create—podcast, content, art, business, anything—but your days are chaos, your energy is low, and your brain feels scattered, this episode is for you. Today on Grounded & In Full Color, I’m sharing my real-life parallel-brain creator workflow: how I capture ideas fast, record or create with kids home, and keep shipping without a 3-hour “CEO morning” (think: notes apps, voice memos, batch windows, and low-capacity rules that protect your nervous system). You’ll leave with simple systems you can copy, encouragement for the tired-but-called creators, and a gentle reminder that your creative life can be built in small pockets of time—without burning yourself out.This episode is especially for the mom content creator trying to create content with kids at home—whether you’re a neurodivergent creator, an autistic mom creator, or an ADHD mom creator navigating executive dysfunction and time blindness while still wanting publishing consistency. I’m sharing a low-pressure creator workflow built for low capacity routines: how to capture ideas fast with a clean notes app system, use voice memos as your “hands-free brain,” and set up small batch content windows that actually work for work from home mom content and podcast creation with kids at home. The goal is to help you create sustainably, avoid creative burnout, and use nervous system regulation for creators as part of the system—not as an afterthought—so your parallel-processing brain can stay supported while you keep shipping.Next steps: Follow the show so you never miss an episode, then check the show notes to connect with me on Instagram/Threads/Facebook/TikTok/YouTube/X. Want to go deeper? Grab The 4 Wins in 4 Weeks Course: Nap-Time Edition ($17) for nervous-system-first tools + creator systems, and hop on my Group Coaching Cohort waitlist. You can also grab my evolving mini book on my homepage for $4.97.#ContentCreatorMom #NeurodivergentCreator #AutisticMom #ADHDCreator #MomLife #CreativeWorkflow #ExecutiveDysfunction #GroundedInFullColorCommunity Membership: ⁠⁠https://prynseccebonye.com/b/the-glowboard-club⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/prynseccebonye⁠⁠Show Notes: https://prynseccebonye.com/blog/podcast-show-notes/content-creation-with-kids-in-the-home-7-low-capacity-studio-systemsThis episode is brought to you by:​Hungry Root: Grab Dinner Without the Spiral | Browse Hungryroot's wholesome, convenient, and flexible menu! 🍲✅ 30% Off Orders of $99+ Choose Your Own FREE Gift For Life (Affiliate🔗) ⁠⁠https://www.hungryroot.com/⁠⁠​Grove: Restock The Soft Life | A calm home is built on tiny defaults. Grove restocks non-toxic essentials on autopilot—clean swaps, delivered—so you can breathe. 🧼📦 Free shipping with orders $29+ at ⁠⁠https://www.grove.co/⁠⁠​Aires Tech: Calm Your Space | Your environment tugs on your focus. Aires supports “my brain feels buzzy” days—simple help for your space, especially if you’re sensitive. 📱🌿(Referral 🔗) ⁠⁠https://airestech.com⁠⁠​Amazing Marvin: ADHD-Friendly Planning | Productivity isn’t more—it’s less friction on what matters. Amazing Marvin is an ADHD-friendly command center: flexible, customizable, built for real brains. 🧠✨ 14-Day Trial, then $8/month at ⁠⁠https://amazingmarvin.com/⁠⁠​Earth Harbor: Gentle Glow | Skincare should feel like care, not homework. Earth Harbor is gentle + glowy for sensitive skin—use code ‘PRYNSECC’ for savings at ⁠⁠https://earthharbor.com/⁠⁠ 🌊✨
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    16 mins
  • Am I Just Failing at Life or Is My Brain Different? (Late Autism Self-Recognition for Neurodivergent Moms)

    Am I Just Failing at Life or Is My Brain Different? (Late Autism Self-Recognition for Neurodivergent Moms)
    Jan 20 2026
    Am I Autistic? Signs ND Moms Miss (No Diagnosis Needed)If you’re a mom who keeps wondering, “Am I lazy, too much, or just failing at life?”—this episode is for you. On Grounded & In Full Color, I’m sharing my late/self-recognition autism journey and the most common neurodivergent patterns moms miss (masking, sensory overload, shutdowns, burnout cycles, time-blindness, and the urge to run away when everything gets too loud). You’ll walk away with gentle guidance for exploring a neurodivergent identity without needing certainty or a formal diagnosis yet—plus a simple “wired differently” experiment you can try this week to reduce shame and increase stability.This episode explores late diagnosed autism and late autism self-recognition through the lens of neurodivergent motherhood, especially for the autistic mom who has spent years wondering if she’s broken rather than wired differently. We talk openly about female autism, autism in women, and the often-overlooked autistic traits in women, including masking and unmasking, chronic sensory overload, constant overstimulation, emotional shutdown, long-term burnout, executive dysfunction, and time blindness. I also unpack the complicated feelings around autism self-diagnosis, seeking an autism assessment, and what it means to rebuild your sense of self and identity after autism discovery. If you’re a mom navigating nervous system regulation, practicing gentle parenting when dysregulated, and trying to understand your own brain while caring for others, this episode is a soft place to land—especially for neurodivergent moms who are learning to honor their needs for the first time.Next steps: Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and check the show notes to connect with me on Instagram/Threads/Facebook/TikTok/YouTube/X. Want deeper support? Grab The 4 Wins in 4 Weeks Course: Nap-Time Edition ($17) during launch and explore my One-Week Voice Note Support + Reflection Sanctuary ($75) for pattern-naming, grounding, and clarity.#NeurodivergentMotherhood #LateDiagnosedAutism #AutismInWomen #AutisticMom #Masking #Overstimulation #BurnoutRecovery #GroundedInFullColorCommunity Membership: ⁠https://prynseccebonye.com/b/the-glowboard-club⁠Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/prynseccebonye⁠Show Notes: ⁠https://prynseccebonye.com/blog/podcast-show-notes/late-autism-self-recognition-how-to-tell-its-not-failureThis episode it brought to you by:​Hungry Root: Browse Hungryroot's wholesome, convenient, and flexible menu! at ⁠www.hungryroot.com⁠⁠​Grove: Restock The Soft Life | A calm home is built on tiny defaults. Grove restocks non-toxic essentials on autopilot—clean swaps, delivered—so you can breathe. 🧼📦 Free shipping with orders $29+ at ⁠https://www.grove.co/⁠​Aires Tech: Calm Your Space | Your environment tugs on your focus. Aires supports “my brain feels buzzy” days—simple help for your space, especially if you’re sensitive. 📱🌿(Referral 🔗) ⁠https://airestech.com?74referral_code=7z8xxl9JFaW5kppQd⁠​Amazing Marvin: ADHD-Friendly Planning | Productivity isn’t more—it’s less friction on what matters. Amazing Marvin is an ADHD-friendly command center: flexible, customizable, built for real brains. 🧠✨ 14-Day Trial, then $8/month at ⁠https://amazingmarvin.com/⁠​Earth Harbor: Gentle Glow | Skincare should feel like care, not homework. Earth Harbor is gentle + glowy for sensitive skin—use code ‘PRYNSECC’ for savings at ⁠https://earthharbor.com/⁠. 🌊✨
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    26 mins
  • Talking to Your Partner When You’re Both Tapped Out (Neurodivergent Marriage + Overstimulation + Conflict Repair Scripts + The Tone Trap)

    Talking to Your Partner When You’re Both Tapped Out (Neurodivergent Marriage + Overstimulation + Conflict Repair Scripts + The Tone Trap)
    Jan 14 2026
    ND Marriage Scripts: Talk Without Escalating When FriedIf you’ve ever tried to explain what you need—and it came out as anger—this episode is for you. And if you and your partner are both good people but keep missing each other in the worst moments, this is for you too. In this nervous-system-first conversation on Grounded & In Full Color, I’m breaking down what happens when two tapped-out nervous systems try to communicate in the little-kid season—especially when you’re a neurodivergent mom and your partner’s wiring needs different cues.We’ll talk about the 3 biggest “hot zones” that trigger conflict—chores + mental load, overstimulation + shutdown, and money stress + trust—and why a lot of fights aren’t about the topic… they’re about wiring, timing, and load. You’ll get my simple Tapped Out Protocol (name your state → name your need → make a micro-ask), plus word-for-word scripts for when you need space, help, backup, or repair—without spiraling into people-pleasing or scorched-earth mode.And we’re naming the tone trap too: how ND bluntness (and the identities we’ve had to carry) can get misread, and how to soften your delivery without masking—so your message can land while you stay true to yourself. This episode includes a free 10-minute weekly team meeting agenda you can grab in the show notes to make hard conversations easier to contain!We’re digging into talking to your partner when you’re both tapped out—because communication when overwhelmed hits different when you’re navigating neurodivergent marriage (especially autistic mom marriage) and trying to stay connected through overstimulation in relationships, the messy reality of shutdown vs escalation, and the moments where you need real, usable conflict repair scripts for relationship repair. We’re naming the patterns that keep couples stuck—like chores, resentment, mental load, and invisible labor—and grounding everything in nervous system regulation for couples with practical communication scripts you can actually say out loud when your brain is fried.Next steps: Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and check the show notes to connect with me on Instagram/Threads/Facebook/TikTok/YouTube/X + download the free 10-min weekly team meeting agenda in the show notes (below).#NeurodivergentMarriage #AutisticMom #OverstimulatedMom #CommunicationSkills #ConflictRepair #MentalLoad #NervousSystemRegulation #GroundedInFullColorCommunity Membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prynseccebonye.com/b/the-glowboard-club⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/prynseccebonye⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Notes: ⁠https://prynseccebonye.com/blog/podcast-show-notes/talking-to-your-partner-when-you-re-both-tapped-out-without-escalating⁠This episode is brought to you by:​Hungry Root: Grab Dinner Without the Spiral | Browse Hungryroot's wholesome, convenient, and flexible menu! 🍲✅ 30% Off Orders of $99+ Choose Your Own FREE Gift For Life (Affiliate🔗) ⁠⁠https://www.hungryroot.com/⁠⁠​Grove: Restock The Soft Life | A calm home is built on tiny defaults. Grove restocks non-toxic essentials on autopilot—clean swaps, delivered—so you can breathe. 🧼📦 Free shipping with orders $29+ at ⁠⁠https://www.grove.co/⁠⁠​Aires Tech: Calm Your Space | Your environment tugs on your focus. Aires supports “my brain feels buzzy” days—simple help for your space, especially if you’re sensitive. 📱🌿(Referral 🔗) ⁠⁠https://airestech.com⁠⁠​Amazing Marvin: ADHD-Friendly Planning | Productivity isn’t more—it’s less friction on what matters. Amazing Marvin is an ADHD-friendly command center: flexible, customizable, built for real brains. 🧠✨ 14-Day Trial, then $8/month at ⁠⁠https://amazingmarvin.com/⁠⁠​Earth Harbor: Gentle Glow | Skincare should feel like care, not homework. Earth Harbor is gentle + glowy for sensitive skin—use code ‘PRYNSECC’ for savings at ⁠⁠https://earthharbor.com/⁠⁠ 🌊✨
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    22 mins
  • After I Yell: Real-Life Repair Scripts for Neurodivergent Moms (Apology + Nervous System Reset + Gentle & Firm Parenting)

    After I Yell: Real-Life Repair Scripts for Neurodivergent Moms (Apology + Nervous System Reset + Gentle & Firm Parenting)
    Jan 9 2026
    After You Yell: Repair Scripts for Overstimulated Moms (Apology Without "I'm Sorry")If you’ve ever mentally berated yourself after yelling—and then immediately vowed to “never do that again”—this episode is for you. In this real-life, nervous-system-first conversation on Grounded & In Full Color, I’m sharing what repair actually looks like when you’re a neurodivergent mom parenting little kids while you are dysregulated too: the noise, the touch, the demand stacking up… the snap… the instant guilt… and then the moment your kids cry, get scared, and sometimes even name it out loud (“Mommy, you got frustrated”).You’ll learn my simple 4-step repair loop (regulate first → name what happened → take responsibility without dumping → reconnect and reset), plus word-for-word repair scripts you can use with toddlers and young kids—including why I say “I apologize” instead of “I’m sorry,” how to reconnect with “hug or space,” and how to stay gentle and firm so repair doesn’t turn into permissive parenting. This episode is about reducing shame so you can reduce repetition—because your kids don’t need a perfect mom. They need you.In other words: this is your go-to guide for after I yell moments—real repair after yelling that doesn’t rely on empty promises, but on repair scripts for toddlers and practical tools for the overstimulated mom in the thick of it. We’ll talk honestly about what it means to be a neurodivergent mom (including the lived reality of an autistic mom), practicing gentle parenting while holding gentle and firm parenting boundaries at the same time. You’ll learn how to keep parenting while dysregulated from turning into a shame spiral, using rupture and repair plus nervous system regulation for moms strategies that actually work in the moment—especially when mom rage, postpartum overwhelm, and sensory overload are all sitting in the driver’s seat. (BTW, check out the song "Back to My Love" by Becky Hill, Little Simz...it's literally an anthem for this type of episode.)Next steps: Search Grounded & In Full Color on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Start with the first 3 episodes—it’s your permission slip. Then follow the show so you never miss an episode, and check the show notes to connect with me on Instagram/Threads/Facebook/TikTok/YouTube/X + grab The 4 Wins in 4 Weeks Course: Nap-Time Edition ($17) and my One-Week Voice Note Support + Reflection Sanctuary ($75).#NeurodivergentMom #OverstimulatedMom #ParentingScripts #RepairAfterYelling #GentleParenting #NervousSystemRegulation #RuptureAndRepair #GroundedInFullColorCommunity Membership: ⁠⁠https://prynseccebonye.com/b/the-glowboard-club⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/prynseccebonye⁠⁠Show Notes: ⁠⁠https://prynseccebonye.com/blog/podcast-show-notes/after-i-yell-my-real-life-repair-scripts-with-my-kidsThis episode is brought to you by:​Hungry Root: Grab Dinner Without the Spiral | Browse Hungryroot's wholesome, convenient, and flexible menu! 🍲✅ 30% Off Orders of $99+ Choose Your Own FREE Gift For Life (Affiliate🔗) ⁠⁠https://www.hungryroot.com/⁠⁠​Grove: Restock The Soft Life | A calm home is built on tiny defaults. Grove restocks non-toxic essentials on autopilot—clean swaps, delivered—so you can breathe. 🧼📦 Free shipping with orders $29+ at ⁠⁠https://www.grove.co/⁠⁠​Aires Tech: Calm Your Space | Your environment tugs on your focus. Aires supports “my brain feels buzzy” days—simple help for your space, especially if you’re sensitive. 📱🌿(Referral 🔗) ⁠⁠https://airestech.com⁠⁠​Amazing Marvin: ADHD-Friendly Planning | Productivity isn’t more—it’s less friction on what matters. Amazing Marvin is an ADHD-friendly command center: flexible, customizable, built for real brains. 🧠✨ 14-Day Trial, then $8/month at ⁠⁠https://amazingmarvin.com/⁠⁠​Earth Harbor: Gentle Glow | Skincare should feel like care, not homework. Earth Harbor is gentle + glowy for sensitive skin—use code ‘PRYNSECC’ for savings at ⁠⁠https://earthharbor.com/⁠⁠ 🌊✨
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    21 mins
  • Low-Spoons Homemaking: How I Keep a Semi-Sane House With a Fried Brain (25-Min Containment Reset + Anchor Room for Overstimulated Moms)

    Low-Spoons Homemaking: How I Keep a Semi-Sane House With a Fried Brain (25-Min Containment Reset + Anchor Room for Overstimulated Moms)
    Jan 6 2026
    Overstimulated Mom Reset: 25-Min House Containment SprintIf you’re an overstimulated mom or neurodivergent mom who wants a semi-sane house without burning out, this episode is for you. I’m sharing a nervous-system-first homemaking reset (not a cleaning episode): my 25-minute containment reset (Pomodoro-style), plus tiny systems like an anchor room (or anchor surface) and a one-bin “containment” method that reduces visual clutter and decision fatigue fast. You’ll leave with a repeatable reset you can use when your brain disappears—but the baby still needs to be fed, your partner needs something, and the kids are doing the most.If you’re craving low spoons homemaking and low spoons cleaning that actually works for a neurodivergent mom, an autistic mom, or any overstimulated mom, this is a nervous system reset built around nervous system regulation for moms—a repeatable house reset routine that uses a 25 minute reset with Pomodoro cleaning to cut through visual clutter overwhelm, decision fatigue, executive dysfunction, and time blindness by focusing on an anchor room (or even just an anchor surface) and ultra-simple home systems for moms like sticky note checklists, simple routines for moms, and realistic support for sensory overload home moments (including dishes sensory aversion, snack plate dinner, and backup options like Hungryroot meals) so you can keep a semi sane house without burning out.Next steps: Search Grounded & In Full Color on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Start with the first 3 episodes—it’s your permission slip. Then follow the show so you never miss an episode, and check the show notes to connect with me on Instagram/Threads/Facebook/TikTok/YouTube/X + grab The 4 Wins in 4 Weeks Course: Nap-Time Edition and my One-Week Voice Note Support + Reflection Sanctuary (plus links mentioned).#NeurodivergentMom #OverstimulatedMom #LowSpoons #HomemakingSystems #NervousSystemRegulation #ExecutiveDysfunction #DecisionFatigue #GroundedInFullColorCommunity Membership: ⁠https://prynseccebonye.com/b/the-glowboard-club⁠Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/prynseccebonye⁠Show Notes: ⁠https://prynseccebonye.com/blog/podcast-show-notes/low-spoons-homemaking-systems-for-a-semi-sane-house-on-hard-daysThis episode is brought to you by:​Hungry Root: Grab Dinner Without the Spiral | Browse Hungryroot's wholesome, convenient, and flexible menu! 🍲✅ 30% Off Orders of $99+ Choose Your Own FREE Gift For Life (Affiliate🔗) ⁠⁠https://www.hungryroot.com/⁠⁠​Grove: Restock The Soft Life | A calm home is built on tiny defaults. Grove restocks non-toxic essentials on autopilot—clean swaps, delivered—so you can breathe. 🧼📦 Free shipping with orders $29+ at ⁠⁠https://www.grove.co/⁠⁠​Aires Tech: Calm Your Space | Your environment tugs on your focus. Aires supports “my brain feels buzzy” days—simple help for your space, especially if you’re sensitive. 📱🌿(Referral 🔗) ⁠⁠https://airestech.com⁠⁠​Amazing Marvin: ADHD-Friendly Planning | Productivity isn’t more—it’s less friction on what matters. Amazing Marvin is an ADHD-friendly command center: flexible, customizable, built for real brains. 🧠✨ 14-Day Trial, then $8/month at ⁠⁠https://amazingmarvin.com/⁠⁠​Earth Harbor: Gentle Glow | Skincare should feel like care, not homework. Earth Harbor is gentle + glowy for sensitive skin—use code ‘PRYNSECC’ for savings at ⁠⁠https://earthharbor.com/⁠⁠ 🌊✨
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    27 mins
  • Soft Life, Loud House: Redefining “Gentle” When You’re Neurodivergent (Nervous System Respect + Real-Life Motherhood)

    Soft Life, Loud House: Redefining “Gentle” When You’re Neurodivergent (Nervous System Respect + Real-Life Motherhood)
    Jan 3 2026
    Soft Life in a Loud House (Neurodivergent Mom Edition)If “soft life” content has ever made you feel behind because your house is loud, your routines aren’t aesthetic, and your nervous system doesn’t stay calm on command—this episode is for you. In this pillar episode of Grounded & In Full Color, I’m redefining soft life for neurodivergent moms as something real and usable: nervous system respect, not perfection.We talk about why Instagram soft life can backfire for autistic/ADHD/sensitive moms (hello, sensory overload and shame spirals), and what “gentle” actually looks like when you’re dysregulated too. You’ll get my simple 3-part framework—environment softness (sound, light, clutter), systems softness (fewer decisions, rhythm over rigid routines), and relational softness (repair, boundaries, co-regulation)—plus a “Soft Tuesday” menu of tiny choices that help in real life: decision-diet dinners, paper-plate permission, quiet-mode cues, doom-baskets, and short reset rituals.And yes—we’re talking tiny luxuries that actually help. One of mine is Earth Harbor's AURORA because the scent is unlike anything I’ve smelled before (fresh greens + intriguing), the color is gorgeous, and the name feels like an energetic hug. In this episode, I’m redefining soft life and soft life for moms through the lens of neurodivergent motherhood, because the reality for an autistic mom (and an ADHD mom (if applicable)) often includes sensory overload, sensory sensitivity, and overstimulation. We’ll talk about what gentle parenting looks like when you’re also human, including gentle parenting when dysregulated, and how nervous system regulation can be practical instead of performative. This is for the moms facing mom burnout, running on low spoons, and trying to build realistic routines while living with executive dysfunction—without turning self-care into another job. Most of all, we’re anchoring the idea of soft life not aesthetic—a soft life that fits real homes, real kids, and real nervous systems.Next steps: Follow the show so you never miss an episode, then check the show notes to connect with me on Instagram/Threads/Facebook/TikTok/YouTube/X. If you want deeper support, grab The 4 Wins in 4 Weeks Course: Nap-Time Edition and my One-Week Voice Note Support + Reflection Sanctuary (real-time voice-note support for overwhelmed moms).#SoftLife #NeurodivergentMotherhood #GentleParenting #NervousSystemRegulation #SensoryOverload #MomBurnout #LowSpoons #GroundedInFullColorCommunity Membership: https://prynseccebonye.com/b/the-glowboard-clubInstagram: https://instagram.com/prynseccebonyeShow Notes: https://prynseccebonye.com/blog/podcast-show-notes/soft-life-loud-house-redefining-gentle-when-youre-neurodivergentThis episode is brought to you by:​Hungry Root: Grab Dinner Without the Spiral | Browse Hungryroot's wholesome, convenient, and flexible menu! 🍲✅ 30% Off Orders of $99+ Choose Your Own FREE Gift For Life (Affiliate🔗) ⁠⁠https://www.hungryroot.com/⁠⁠​Grove: Restock The Soft Life | A calm home is built on tiny defaults. Grove restocks non-toxic essentials on autopilot—clean swaps, delivered—so you can breathe. 🧼📦 Free shipping with orders $29+ at ⁠⁠https://www.grove.co/⁠⁠​Aires Tech: Calm Your Space | Your environment tugs on your focus. Aires supports “my brain feels buzzy” days—simple help for your space, especially if you’re sensitive. 📱🌿(Referral 🔗) ⁠⁠https://airestech.com⁠⁠​Amazing Marvin: ADHD-Friendly Planning | Productivity isn’t more—it’s less friction on what matters. Amazing Marvin is an ADHD-friendly command center: flexible, customizable, built for real brains. 🧠✨ 14-Day Trial, then $8/month at ⁠⁠https://amazingmarvin.com/⁠⁠​Earth Harbor: Gentle Glow | Skincare should feel like care, not homework. Earth Harbor is gentle + glowy for sensitive skin—use code ‘PRYNSECC’ for savings at ⁠⁠https://earthharbor.com/⁠⁠ 🌊✨
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    26 mins